Chat Application with RabbitMQ

Introduction

This is a simple chat application developed in Java using RabbitMQ for message queuing. It allows users to send and receive messages in real-time with a basic GUI interface. Users can connect to the chat with their chosen usernames and send messages to other users who are online.

Prerequisites

Before running the application, ensure that you have the following:

1. Java Development Kit (JDK) 11 or higher installed.
2. Apache Maven for building the project.
3. RabbitMQ server running (you can download it from RabbitMQ).

Getting Started

1. Clone or download the project from the repository.

2. Open the project in your preferred Java IDE (e.g., Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA).

3. Build the project using Maven:

   mvn clean install
   

4. Run the Main class to start the chat application.

5. Enter your desired username and start chatting with other users.

Usage

• After launching the application, you can add users to your contact list by typing their usernames and clicking the "Ajouter Utilisateur" button.

• Select a user from your contact list to start a chat with them.

• Type your message in the message box and press Enter or click the "Envoyer" button to send it.

• Received messages will be displayed in the chat area.

Features

• Real-time messaging using RabbitMQ queues.
• Simple graphical user interface.
• Easy-to-use contact list for managing conversations.
• Ability to send and receive messages to/from other users.